Oxygenated chlorine for treatment of water and its respective process of obtainment and application

ABSTRACT

“OXYGENATED CHLORINE FOR WATER TREATMENT AND ITS RESPECTIVE PROCESS OF OBTAINMENT AND APPLICATION”, more particularly it concerns a formulation of chemical compounds whose result is the obtainment of OXYGENATED CHLORINE; a highly effective compound capable of solving several problems of water treatment, mainly of swimming pools, in the process of disinfection, oxidation and combat to both organic and inorganic chloramines. The product considerably improves the process of water treatment because it reduces the time and quantity of chemical products used, as well potentiates the efficacy of sanitizing and oxidant properties of chlorine disinfectant “chlorine”, providing then advantages inherent to its applicability, making its characteristics innovative in the field.

This present request of invention patent matter of description and claimof this report concerns an inventive solution with field of applicationfocused on solving multiple problems of water treatment, mainly inswimming pools, in the processes of disinfection, oxidation and combatto both organic and inorganic chloramines being translated into a formof original formulation that considerably improves the process of watertreatment because it reduces the time and quantity of chemical productsused, as well potentiates the efficacy of sanitizing and oxidantproperties of chlorine disinfectant “chlorine”, providing thenadvantages inherent to its applicability, making its characteristicsinnovative in the field.

On the other hand, the requirement of novelty and inventive activitylays on the formulation of chemical compounds whose result is theobtainment of “OXYGENATED CHLORINE”. The qualitative and quantitativeformulation is summarized in:

(A) Sodium dichloro-S-triazine trione (C₃N₃O₃Cl₂Na) and/orTrichloro-S-triazine trione (C₃N₃O₃C1₃)−(35.00%-95.00%);(B) Sodium peroxodisulphate —Na₂S₂O₈—(0.5%-40.00%);(C) Sodium percarbonate —2Na₂CO₃. 3H₂O₂ —(0.5%-22.50%)(D) Sodium hydrogenocarbonate —NaHCO₃—(0.5%-5.00%).

Based on the aforementioned, it is conclusive that the invention isprovided with requirement of novelty, inventive activity and industrialapplication, accomplishing with the requirements of patentability,markedly as invention patent, as provided in the article 8 of Act 9,279.

BASES OF TECHNIQUE: in order to provide veracity to the context madeexplicit in the introduction, a short explanation on the existentproducts will be presented, where it will be possible for a technicianin the area to recognize their limitative aspects, so in a furthermoment the technician can discourse on the advantages added with theintroduction of the original compound.

Chlorine Compounds

Chlorine compounds are substances widely used as sanitizing agents inhygiene and disinfection of food, floors, tools in industrial andresidential areas, in the control of diseases resulting from water andfood, as well as in the treatment of water for public supply, swimmingpools and spas. They have a wide range of biocide activity againstbacteria, fungi and virus, and its biocide and oxidant activities aresignificantly increased with formation of hypochiorous acid. Whenchlorine is added in water the formation of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) andhydrochloric acid (HCl) occurs:

Cl₂+H₂O

HOCl+HCl

For values with pH above 4.0 the balance dislocates to the right sideand io the quantity of Cl₂ that exists in the solution is small. Thehypochlorous acid suffers ionization in a reaction practicallyinstantaneous, forming hydrogen ion (H+) and hypochlorite ion (OCl—),and the grade of ionization depends on the pH and temperature. For pHvalues lower than 6.0 hypochlorous acid predominates, but as temperatureand pH are higher, the grade of acid ionization increases and,subsequently, the concentration of hypochlorite ion. For pH valueshigher than 9.6 and temperature of 20° C., practically the wholehypochlorous acid suffered ionization. Hypochlorous acid andhypochlorite ion are named free chlorine. The graph below represents thevariation of chlorine concentration in function of pH.

Hypochlorous acid, HOCl, has a bactericide action stronger than thehypochlorite ion OCl—. It is due to the higher permeability of cellularmembrane to the covalent HOCl than to the ionic OCl—. Toxicity inrelation to microorganisms is due to, but not limited to, chlorinationof groups NH and SH of its proteins. To assure a higher concentration ofhypochiorous acid is necessary to consider its balance of dissociation.When applying chlorine into water, the optimal pH is found in a slightlyacid rate. However, pH close to 7 is used to preserve pipeline andequipments from corrosion and incrustations.

The use of buffer or buffering agent adjusts and stabilizes the pH of asolution. The function of a buffering agent is to lead an acid oralkaline solution to a certain pH and prevent from change of this pH.

The sodium hydrogenocarbonate —NaHCO₃ is widely used as buffer.

Chlorine is not only an effective disinfectant but also has provenpowerful oxidant action. Thus, it is employed both in the treatment ofwater and in iron and manganese oxidation, removal of H₂S, control ofodor, color, taste, removal of seaweeds, etc. Surprisingly, only 10% ofthe whole chlorine added to the water will serve to kill microorganisms.The other 90% will be used to oxide (burn) rests of microorganismskilled by disinfection, as well as other organic materials from severalorigins and chemical substances that can impair the quality of watersuch as chloramines.

Sodium dichloro-S-triazine trione: C₃HCl₂N₃O₃

Assay of active chlorine: 56%-60%

Trichloro-S-triazine trione: C₃Cl₃N₃O₃

Assay of active chlorine: 90%

Chloramines

Combined chlorine or chloramines are formed through combination of freechlorine or hypochlorous acid (HOCl), with ammoniacal nitrogencompounds, which in the specific case of swimming pools may be expelledby bathers (sweat, urine, sun-tanning lotions) or brought by environment(tree leaves, wind). Chloramines are also considered disinfectingagents, but with disinfecting action lower and very much slower thanfree chlorine, causing disturbances in the processes that requireimmediate action of free chlorine, because it will be used to combatchloramines rather than being used against microorganisms. Chloraminesmay be divided into two categories: Inorganic and organic chloramines.

Inorganic chloramines

Inorganic chloramines result from chemical reaction of hypochlorous acid(HOCl) with ammoniacal compounds (NH₃). The most common types ofchloramines found in a swimming pool are: monochioramines (NH₂Cl),dichloramines (NHCl₂) and trichloramines (NCl₃). Its reactions may, berepresented:

Ammonia+hypochlorous acid→Monochloramine+Water

NH₃+HOCl→NH₂Cl+H₂O

Monochloramines may react with more hypochlorous acid and formdichloramines.

Monochloramine+hypochlorous acid→Dichloramine+Water

NH₂Cl+HOCl→NHCl₂+H₂O

Finally, dichloramines may react with hypochlorous acid to formtrichloramines

Dichloramine+hypochlorous acid→Trichloramine+Water

NHCl₂+HOCl→NCl₃+H₂O. The type of chloramine produced will depend on thepH.

Organic Chloramines

Organic chloramines are resulting from chemical reaction of hypochlorousacid (HOCI) with nitrogen organic compounds, such as proteins.

Its reactions may be represented:

R—NH₂+HOCl→R—NHCl+H₂O, where R=Organic radical.

Impact of Chloramines in the Quality of Water

Chloramines generally are the cause of that called “strong smell ofchlorine in the water”, respiratory problems and irritation of eyes andmucous membranes of swimming pool users. These features are found whenconcentrations of combined chlorine or chloramines are higher than 0.3ppm. To determine chloramines concentration two different types of testsare used: The first one that uses DPD methodology(N,N-diethyl-p-phenylenediamine; colorimetric test) that measures the“free chlorine” or amount of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and the secondtest that measures the “total chlorine” that uses OT (ortho-tolidine)methodology. The combined chlorine is calculated by the difference foundbetween the “free chlorine” and “total chlorine”.

Combined chlorine=Total chlorine−free chlorine

Relative Error and Standard Deviation between both methods of analysisof total chlorine and free chlorine. The table below transcribes datareferent to studies on the OTA and DPD methods.

is observed that DPD method has lower relative error and lower standarddeviation.

Concentration of Residual Chlorine Relative Relative Free Total Numberof Standard  Error Method (mg/L) (mg/L) laboratories Deviation (%) OT800 — 15 64.6 42.5 — 640 17 37.3 20.2 — 1830  18 31.9 41.4 OTA 800 — 2052.4 42.3 — 640 21 28.0 14.2 — 1830  21 35.0 49.0 DPD 980 — 26 20.7 15.6— 860 26 27.6 15.6

Elimination of Chloramines with Chlorine Compounds

For removal of chloramines it is used the process called “Break point ofchlorination”, “over-chlorination of shock” or still “oxidation ofshock”. During this process extra dosages of chlorine are added untilthe level of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) becomes high enough to convertchloramines in nitrogen gas (N₂), HCl and water. The required proportionis 10:1. For a mass of water that contains 0.5 ppm of chloramines, adosage of 5 ppm of chlorine will be enough to bring the free chlorineback to its best and more effective disinfecting concentration. Thecalculation of extra chlorine quantity to be used in theover-chlorination must be accurate to avoid excess or insufficiency. Theexcess of chlorine may cause prejudice to health and equipments, inaddition to stimulation of formation of more chloramines. If thequantity is not enough, the free chlorine available after oxidation willbe decreased, occasioning low disinfecting action and subsequently theappearance of new associated problems.

Elimination of Chloramines with Non-Chlorine Compounds

Non-chlorine oxidant products (peroxides, persulphates, perborates,percarbonates and other oxygenated compounds) are effective alternativesin the combat to chloramines and in the elimination of microorganismskilled during the disinfection process. Due to the high assay of activeoxygen of these products, the oxidation of chloramines is almost fortytimes stronger and faster than that performed from hypochlorous acid(HOCl). The advantages of oxidation without chlorine include the fact ofno addition of any extra source of (HOCl) for production of newchloramines and the efficacy of sanitizing product will be multipliedwith no exaggerated increase of chlorine level.

Without addition of more chlorine for process of oxidation, theremaining free chlorine may better perform its important role ofdisinfecting agent. The s versatility in the use of oxygenated compoundsallows application both in preventive and corrective manner,significantly improving the control of chloramines and disinfectionprocess.

Oxidation by Active Oxygen

In the process of oxidation using chlorine compounds, the atom thatsuffers reduction is Cl (from 1+, in the CIO—, to −1, in the Cl—). Inthe case of oxygenated compounds, the oxygen goes from O₂ ⁻² to O⁻²+O⁰,the resulting oxygen, or [O] and this [O] is the atom that suffersreduction, in general to O⁻², oxidizing other elements.

Sodium Percarbonate and Sodium Peroxodisulphate

Sodium percarbonate is also known as solid hydrogen peroxide. Thismaterial presented in the form of white granules is result of additionof sodium carbonate with hydrogen peroxide, its formulation is 2Na₂CO₃.3H₂O₂.

Sodium percarbonate has high assay of active oxygen (13.00%) and optimalsolubility in water. When in contact with water it releases hydrogenperoxide H₂O₂ and sodium carbonate Na₂CO₃.

2Na₂CO₃.2H₂O₂→2Na₂CO₃+3 H₂O₂

H₂O₂ is dissolved in water as described:

H₂O₂→H++HOO—2HOO—→OO₂↑+2OH—

In accordance with both equations, the HOO— ion has powerful oxidantfunction.

The hydrogen peroxide in fact is the oxidant ingredient when in contactwith water it breaks into active oxygen and water. The beauty of thissystem consists of observing that the granulated sodium percarbonate isconsidered stable when in encapsulated form and co-materials (sodiumcarbonate and water) are innocuous after its activation. Sodiumpercarbonate is typically considered unstable material and because ofthat its encapsulated or coated form allows to associate it with othermaterials.

Sodium peroxodisulphate as well as sodium percarbonate is a powerfuloxidant agent. Its formulation Na₂S₂O₈ and has (6.5%) of active oxygen.

Representation of sodium peroxodisulphate dissolution in water:

NaS₂O₈+H₂O→2Na++S₂O₈ ²⁻

Proposal of Invention

Chlorine+Oxygen

The applicant, after several studies, extensive research of field and inlaboratory, has developed in an intelligent and innovative way theproduct “OXYGENATED CHLORINE”, a result of specific process thatcollects chlorine compounds, oxygenated compounds, buffering agent,control of temperature, pH and moisture, in addition to reconcile timeand mechanic action:

Chlorine compounds:

Sodium dichloro-S-triazine trione (C₃HCl₂N₃O₃)Trichloro-S-triazine trione (C₃Cl₃N₃O₃).

Oxygenated compounds:

Sodium percarbonate Na₂CO₃.Sodium peroxodisulphate (Na₂S₂O₈)

Buffering agent:

Sodium hydrogencarbonate—NaHCO₃

Through original process of production and stabilization, the applicantmade possible what until now was considered impracticable by the market:the union of oxidants predominantly antagonist and with higher risk ofreactions among each other with extremely high potential of bothdisinfecting and oxidant efficiency:

The “OXYGENATED CHLORINE” is capable of gathering features ofdisinfection and oxidation in a sole product with significantadvantages. With addition of oxygen, the oxidant and disinfecting powerof chlorine is considerably potentiated. As the oxidation power ofoxygen is about forty times stronger and faster than the chlorine(HOCl)—hypochlorous acid, at least 50% of this efficiency is transferredto the “OXYGENATED CHLORINE” compound. The proportion of active oxygenadded to chlorine will determine the coefficient of efficiency andpotency of the new compound.

Benefits of OXYGENATED CHLORINE in the Treatment of Water of SwimmingPools

The use of disinfectants to oxide organic contaminants reduces a lot theefficacy of sanitization.

The increase of organic contamination level increases the consumption ofdisinfectant for oxidation, reducing then the availability fordisinfection. Without regular oxidation, there is accumulation ofsubstances eliminated by bathers and other organic contaminants. Thus,there is more potential of consumption of chemical sanitizing agentsthan that provided. As consequence, the quality of water begins todeteriorate, presenting growing of seaweeds or muddy and opaque water.Above all, it is difficult to keep the proper protection againstdiseases and infection caused by microorganisms, putting health batherat risk.

Sanitization is the use of disinfectants to eliminate from water ofswimming pools and spas the pathogenic organisms including bacteria,virus and other microorganisms causing diseases and infections.Effective sanitization protects bathers from these dangers. Oxidation(application) involves addition of chemical oxidants in water ofswimming pools and spas to destroy, by heating, organic contaminationfrom several origins:

Bathers let in water a large quantity of substances eliminated bysweating and body oils, cosmetic products, sunscreens and sun-tanninglotions.

Climatic conditions such as wind and rain bring many other contaminants.These contaminants accumulate and increase the use of disinfectantavailable. Regular oxidation associated to sanitization keeps the waterclear and transparent, free of microorganisms that cause diseases andinfections. OXYGENATED CHLORINE may be added to swimming pool during theday or at night. After a short period of time that allows proper mixtureand dispersion throughout the swimming pool, the bath is allowed. Thereis no need of agitation; the “OXYGENATED CHLORINE” is completely solublein water and has fast dissolution.

-   -   Maximal efficacy of disinfectant by oxidation and elimination of        remaining contaminants.    -   Does not produce chloramines or form irritant odors.    -   Restores limpidity and clarity.    -   Slight for swimming pool surfaces with fast and total        dissolution and does not clear or discolor vinyl covertures or        painted surfaces.    -   Does not increase calcium hardness or increase the levels of        cyanuric acid stabilization.    -   Easy handling; it is just to uniformly spread on the swimming        pool surface with the filter working, assuring homogenization        and complete circulation.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

To consolidate the “OXYGENATED CHLORINE FOR TREATMENT OF WATER AND ITSRESPECTIVE PROCESS OF OBTAINMENT AND APPLICATION”, the applicantpresents in the following paragraphs the formulation, production ioprocess, and application by means of examples, highlighting that they donot intend to limit the invention scope, but this one is limited only tothe claims.

Particularly it concerns a formulation of chemical compounds whoseresult is the obtainment of “OXYGENATED CHLORINE”; a highly effectivecompound capable of solving several problems of water treatment, mainlyof swimming pools, in the process of disinfection, oxidation and combatto both organic and inorganic chloramines.

The qualitative and quantitative formulation is summarized in:

(A) Sodium dichloro-S-triazine trione (C₃N₃O₃Cl₂Na) and/orTrichloro-S-triazine trione (C₃N₃O₃Cl₃)−(35.00%-95.00%);(B) Sodium peroxodisulphate —Na₂S₂O₈—(0.5%-40.00%);(C) Sodium percarbonate —2Na₂CO₃. 3H₂O₂—(0.5% −22.50%)(D) Sodium hydrogenocarbonate —NaHCO₃—(0.5% −5.00%).

The production process comprehends the following steps:

1) Use mixer of dry products for reaction and control of materialhomogenization.

2) Certify that the order and respective quantities are respected inaccordance with the formula.

3) Add at first the Sodium dichloro-S-triazine trione and/orTrichloro-S-triazine trione

4) After interval of (3 to 8 minutes) of mixer working, analyzetemperature and moisture conditions.

5) The temperature shall be between 27° C. and 31° C.

6) The internal moisture of reactor shall be lower than 0.01%.

7) Add sodium hydrogenocarbonate and homogenize in interval (from 6 to14 minutes) and observe if the temperature and moisture are withinsafety ranges.

8) The pH shall be balanced so that it is not lower than 5.5 or higherthan 6.2.

9) Add sodium peroxodisulphate and homogenize for time no lower than 7minutes.

10) Add sodium peroxodisulphate and homogenize for time of (09 to 17)minutes and observe if the temperature and moisture are within safetyranges.

11) Mixture shall be transferred through proper, automatic transferenceequipment, preferably with device of worm screw, made in steel speciallyprojected for this type of product and totally sealed.

12) The compound shall be immediately packed, in automatic packingmachine, with no handling or absorption of environment moisture,impairing quality and stability of the product.

The process requires specific care to assure integrity and safety ofactive principles.

The quantities described in the formulation vary in accordance withparameters of intended use and efficacy.

There are physical and chemical factors in the active substances of eachcomponent that limit the formulation to certain grades of safety andapplicability.

The physical structure of reactor/mixer must be specially made so thatthere is the lowest risk as possible of contamination of materials, aswell as longer shelf life to equipments. The worm screw of materialtransportation must be made with Stainless Steel 316L and Hastelloy C276and internal covering with polyester ink (NEMA 4X, IP67). The packingchamber must have insulation based on special resin capable of keepingtemperature and abrasivity of oxidants. The control of temperature andmoisture shall be performed through electronic measuring equipment,immersion thermometer, evaporators and exhaust fans connected to reactortower.

The mixture shall be transferred through proper, automatic transferenceequipment, preferably with device of worm screw made in steel speciallyprojected for this type of product and totally sealed.

The compound shall be immediately packed, in automatic packing machine,with no handling or absorption of environment moisture, impairingquality and stability of the product.

Application

“OXYGENATED CHLORINE” may be used in the same manner and with the sameapplicability of 100% chlorine compounds available today. Indeed, itsdifferentiation is in the quantity employed (mg/L) to reach the sameresult of disinfection and oxidation. When adding active oxygen in thechlorine compound, its efficiency will be potentiated. Although thequantity of active chlorine (%) is partially replaced by active oxygen(%), there will be substantial increment in the power of disinfectionand oxidation of active substances in the compound, as shown in thegraph below:

Characteristics of Invention Efficacy

The efficacy of OXYGENATED CHLORINE may be shown through comparativecalculation of active substances of chlorine compounds X OXYGENATEDCHLORINE, as well as by laboratorial tests certified in attacheddocument:

-   -   Comparative calculation of active substances of chlorine        compounds X OXYGENATED CHLORINE

100% of Sodium dichloro-S-triazine 100% of Sodium trichloro-S-triazinetrione = 60% active chlorine trione = 90% active chlorine 1 kg ofproduct has 0.600 grams of 1 kg of product has 0.900 grams of activechlorine active chlorine 1 g of product per m³ of water = 0.60 ppm 1 gof product per m³ of water = 0.90 ppm of active substances ppm of activesubstances 1.67 g = 1 ppm of active chlorine per 1.11 g = 1 ppm ofactive chlorine per m³ m³ 100% of OXYGENATED CHLORINE 100% of OXYGENATEDCHLORINE Sodium dichloro-S-triazine trione = Trichloro-S-triazine trione= 73.04% 48.69% active chlorine + 1.00% of active chlorine + 1.00% ofactive active oxygen in the formula chlorine in the formula 1 kg ofproduct has 0.487 grams of 1 kg of product has 0.730 grams of activechlorine active chlorine 1 kg of product has = 0.010 grams of 1 kg ofproduct has = 0.010 grams of active ◯ active ◯ (*) 0.100 × 40 + 2 =0.200 grams of (*) 0.100 × 40 + 2 = 0.200 grams of active ◯ active ◯(**) 1 kg of product has 0.687 grams (**) 1 kg of product has 0.930grams of active substances of active substances 1 g of product per m³ ofwater = 0.68 ppm of 1 g of product per m³ of water = 0.93 ppm activesubstances of active substances 1.46 g = 1 ppm of active substances 1.07g = 1 ppm of active substances per m³ per m³ Relative potential ofOXYGENATED Relative potential of OXYGENATED CHLORINE = +14.48%, ifcompared CHLORINE = +3.38%, if compared to to Sodium dichloro-S-triazinetrione Sodium trichloro-S-triazine trione 100% 100% (*) 1 gram of Oxygenin water is equal to 40 times the power of oxidation of active chlorine= 40 g; but this value is divided by 2, so that the matrix of chlorinepower distribution can be balanced: 90% for oxidation and 10% fordisinfection. (**) Active substances equivalent to the new compound,considering that with the Oxygen performance the other active substanceswill be potentiated. (***) Percent relation of gain or loss ofefficiency between chlorine compound 100% and the same compound withaddition of active Oxygen in the formulation.

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EXAMPLES Example 1

% Active chlorine in the formula=44.54%

% Active oxygen in the formula=1.50%

% Chlorine of sodium dichloro-S-triazine trione 100% =60%

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Analysis: The result shows that “OXYGENATED CHLORINE” is 24.32% morepowerful than the chlorine compound based on sodium dichloro-S-triazinetrione 100%, although in its formulation there is only 44.54% of activechlorine.

Example 2

% Active chlorine in the formula −54.35%

% Active oxygen in the formula=2.50%

% Chlorine of sodium trichloro-S-triazine trione 100% =90%

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Analysis: The result shows that “OXYGENATED CHLORINE” is 15.94% morepowerful than the chlorine compound based on sodium trichloro-S-triazinetrione 100%, although in its formulation there is only 54.35% of activechlorine.

Determination of active oxygen in the compound OXYGENATED CHLORINE:

Materials:

-   -   Spatula    -   250-mL Erlenmeyer    -   100-mL Becker    -   50-mL volumetric burette    -   50-mL cylinder

Equipments:

-   -   Analytical balance    -   Magnetic mixer

Reagent/Solutions:

-   -   Solution of Sulfuric Acid (H₂SO₄) 5 N    -   Solution of Potassium Permanganate (KMnO₄) 0.1 N    -   Distilled water

Sample preparation:

Weight in analytical balance 0.5 g of sample in a 250-mL Erlenmeyer.

Add 40 mL of sulfuric acid solution 5 N

Wash the Erlenmeyer wall with distilled water.

Titration:

In a 50-mL burette the titration reagent is added (potassiumpermanganate 0.1 N), with support of a 100-mL Becker, set it to zerotaking care to avoid formation of possible bubbles in the body and inthe extremity (regulator/valve), after setting to zero, start thetitration under agitation (manual or magnetic mixer) controlling theoutflow velocity to not pass the toning point. Continue the titrationslowly and under agitation until toning from transparent (initial color)to rink (final color) and record the spent volume.

  Calculation:$\mspace{20mu} {{\% \mspace{14mu} {total}\mspace{14mu} {active}\mspace{14mu} {oxygen}} = \frac{\left( {V \times {Fc} \times 2 \times 100} \right)/2.5}{M \times 1000}}$  Where:V:  Volume  of  potassium  permanganate  solution   0.1  N  spent  in  titration  Fc = Correction  factor  of  titration  solution.2:  Quantity  in  gram  of  active  O₂  mass  correspondent  to  reaction = 0.125  mol  of  O₂.  100  and  1000:   Conversion  factors  of  equation.2.5:  Correction  of  equation  (formula)  for  use  of  potassium  permanganate.  M:  Sample  mass.

In a declared chemical composition (%): Sodium dichloro-S-triazinetrione: 50; co-adjuvant−sodium chloride: 17; compound of sodiumperoxodisulphate: 23; polichloride of polymerized aluminum: 10 in thequantity of 2000 g with the purpose of evaluating the algicide and/oralgistatic efficacy the applicant performed trial tests proving theefficacy of the product in seaweeds Pseudokirchineriella subcaptata inthe operational unit of Laboratórios Ecolyzer Ltda.

With a declared chemical composition (%): Trichloro-S-triazine trione:20; Sodium dichloro-S-triazine trione: 20; co-adjuvant−sodium chloride:42; compound of sodium peroxodisulphate: 23; polichloride of polymerizedaluminum: 3 in the quantity of 2000 g with granulated sample with thepurpose of evaluating the algicide and/or algistatic efficacy theapplicant performed trial tests proving the efficacy of the product inseaweeds Pseudokirchineriella subcaptata in the operational unit ofLaboratórios Ecolyzer Ltda.

Other declared chemical composition (%): Trichloro-S-triazine trione:95; Cupric sulfate pentahydrate: 2; compounds of sodiumperoxodisulphate: 1; polichloride of polymerized aluminum: 2 in thequantity of 800 g with sample in tablets with the purpose of determiningthermal stability and of air, the applicant performed trial testsproving the bactericide action upon specific strains of Escherichia coliand Enterococcus faecium in the operational unit of LaboratóriosEcolyzer Ltda.

It is verified by what has been described and illustrated that the“OXYGENATED CHLORINE FOR WATER TREATMENT AND ITS RESPECTIVE PROCESS OFOBTAINMENT AND APPLICATION” herein claimed meets the rules that governthe invention patent in the light of Industrial Property Act, deserving,in accordance with has been exposed herein and as a consequence, therespective privilege.

1) “OXYGENATED CHLORINE FOR WATER TREATMENT” concerns a formulation ofchemical compounds for water treatment, mainly of swimming pools, in theprocesses of disinfection, oxidation and combat to both organic andinorganic chloramines WHERE (A) Sodium dichloro-S-triazine trione(C₃N₃O₃Cl₂Na) and/or Trichloro-S-triazine trione (C₃N₃O₃Cl₃)−(35.00%−95.00%); (B) Sodium peroxodisulphate —Na₂S₂O₈—(0.5% −40.00%); (C)Sodium percarbonate —2Na₂CO₃. 3H₂O₂—(0.5% −22.50%) (D) Sodiumhydrogenocarbonate —NaHCO₃—(0.5% −5.00%). 2) “OXYGENATED CHLORINE FORWATER TREATMENT”, in accordance with claim 1 WHERE it adds active oxygenin the chlorine compound. 3) “OXYGENATED CHLORINE FOR WATER TREATMENT”,in accordance with claim 1 or 2 in a performance WHERE % Active chlorinein the formula=44.54% % Active oxygen in the formula=1.50% % Chlorine ofsodium dichloro-S-triazine trione 100% =60% 4) “OXYGENATED CHLORINE FORWATER TREATMENT”, in accordance with claim 1 or 2 in a performance WHERE% Active chlorine in the formula=54.35% % Active oxygen in theformula=2.50% % Chlorine of sodium trichloro-S-triazine trione 100% =90%5) “PROCESS OF OBTAINMENT AND APPLICATION” WHERE it comprehends thefollowing steps: Use mixer of dry products for reaction and control ofmaterial homogenization; order and respective quantities are respectedin accordance with the formula; Add at first the Sodiumdichloro-S-triazine trione and/or Trichloro-S-triazine trione; Intervalof (3 to 8 minutes) of mixer working, analyze temperature and moistureconditions; The temperature shall be between 27° C. and 31° C.; Theinternal moisture of reactor shall be lower than 0.01%; Add sodiumhydrogenocarbonate and homogenize by interval (from 6 to 14 minutes) andobserve if the temperature and moisture are within safety ranges; The pHshall be balanced so that it is not lower than 5.5 or higher than 6.2;Add sodium peroxodisulphate and homogenize for time no lower than 7minutes; Add sodium peroxodisulphate and homogenize for time from (09 to17) minutes and observe if the temperature and moisture are withinsafety ranges. 6) “OXYGENATED CHLORINE FOR WATER TREATMENT AND ITSRESPECTIVE PROCESS OF OBTAINMENT AND APPLICATION”, in accordance withclaim 1 or 5 WHERE physical structure of reactor/mixer must be with wormscrew of material transportation, it must be preferably made withStainless Steel 316L and Hastelloy C276 and internal covering withpolyester ink (NEMA 4X, IP67); the packing chamber must have insulationbased on special resin capable of keeping temperature and abrasivity ofoxidants; the control of temperature and moisture shall be performedthrough electronic measuring equipment, immersion thermometer,evaporators and exhaust fans connected to reactor tower. 7) “OXYGENATEDCHLORINE FOR WATER TREATMENT”, in accordance with claim 1, where in aform of shown performance of mixture it is CHARACTERIZED IN THATdeclared chemical composition (%): Sodium dichloro-S-triazine trione:50; co-adjuvant−sodium chloride: 17; compound of sodiumperoxodisulphate: 23; polichloride of polymerized aluminum:
 10. 8)“OXYGENATED CHLORINE FOR WATER TREATMENT”, in accordance with claim 1,where in a form of shown performance of mixture it is CHARACTERIZED INTHAT declared chemical composition (%): Trichloro-S-triazine trione: 20;Sodium dichloro-S-triazine trione: 20; co-adjuvant−sodium chloride: 42;compound of sodium peroxodisulphate: 15; polichloride of polymerizedaluminum: 3 with granulated sample. 9) “OXYGENATED CHLORINE FOR WATERTREATMENT”, in accordance with claim 1, where in a form of shownperformance of mixture it is CHARACTERIZED IN THAT declared chemicalcomposition (%): Trichloro-S-triazine trione: 95; Cupric sulfatepentahydrate: 2; compounds of sodium peroxodisulphate: 1; polichlorideof polymerized aluminum: 2 with sample in tablets.